Worried the armored yokai may attack the village again, Ronzaburo suggests to Genshusai that they should strengthen the patrols around the village. Jien, however, is suspicious of Ronzaburo’s actions. Remembering the words she received on the outskirts of the village from the Fuma Clan, she decides to call him out. Ronzaburo, displaying a stern expression, asks Jien, “Why aren’t you on watch?”. Jien responds, “I am, right now.” And the tension rises between the two ninjas…
